Nigeria Making Significant Strides In Fighting Insecurity – Badaru

By Oduyemi Odumade

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has declared that Nigeria is making significant strides in the battle against insecurity, attributing the progress to the proactive measures taken by security agencies.

The Minister made the declaration during the 2024 budget defence held at the instance of the joint Senate and House Committee on Defence, co-chaired by Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan and Mr. Babajimi Benson.

He stated that the sum of over N78.5 Trillion was needed to ensure sustained and simultaneous operations.

He also expressed appreciation to the National Assembly for passing the DICON bill, facilitating the establishment of a local company that would soon be commissioned and employing about 1,500 Nigerians to produce items for the military.

The Chairman of the joint committee, Senator Ahmad Lawan, urged the Minister to do more to ensure effective security of lives and property across the country.

He also unveiled the 10th Assembly’s plans to investigate the Safe Schools Initiative Project.

In response to the inquiry, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ibrahim Kana, explained that the project was now domiciled with the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Interior, having previously been handled by the Ministry of Education.

In his remarks, Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Mr. Babajimi Benson, who commended the Ministry for sustaining the anti-terrorism fight in the country, pledged the 10th National Assembly’s support for the Armed Forces to carry out their mandate to Nigerians.

Mr. Benson also tasked the Minister on the need to ensure prudent management of funds and resources from taxpayers.

Edited By Grace Namiji